Peanut Blossoms III

This recipe for peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate kiss candies blossoms into a great cookie for casual get-togethers or holiday baking.

• Calories: 527 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 14 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and peanut butter; gradually add sugar and brown sugar, creaming well. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

Step 3

Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamy mixture.

Step 4

Shape dough into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each ball. Roll balls in sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Top each cookie with a candy kiss, pressing down firmly so cookie cracks around edges.

Step 6

Put back into oven for 2 to 5 minutes longer, until golden brown.